Abhilash Thapliyal[1][2][3] (born 24 November) is an Indian film actor, radio jockey and TV host. He is known for his prominent roles in 'Aspirants (2021)' as Shwetketu (SK), 'Kennedy (2023)' as Chandan, 'TVF Inmates (2017)' as Sukesh, 'Faadu - A Love Story (2022)' as Roxy and 'Raksha Bandhan (2022)' as Swapnil. He has been associated with a few Indian and global radio stations,[4] as well as a few television channels as a voice actor.[5][6] After being a part of Red FM, Abhilash took a break as a Radio Jockey,[7] and appeared in Aleya Sen Sharma's directorial debut film, Dil Juunglee,[8][9] alongside Taapsee Pannu and Saqib Saleem.[10]
Abhilash Thapliyal | |
|---|---|
| Born | Abhilash Thapliyal 24 November 1987 India |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, presenter, radio host |
| Years active | 2006 -present |
| Spouse | Anubhooti Panda |
Filmography
editActing Credits
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | TVF Inmates | Suckesh | Web Series |
| 2018 | Dil Juunglee | Prashant | Debut film |
| 2021–present | TVF Aspirants | Shwetketu "SK" Jha | Web Series |
| 2022 | Raksha Bandhan | Swapnil | Film |
| Blurr | Chander | Completed | |
| 2023 | Faadu | Roxy | Web Series |
| Shehar Lakhot | Antariksh Tyagi | web series | |
| Kennedy | Chandan | Film | |
| 2024 | Maidaan | Dev Matthew | Film |
Television Credits
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | World Kabbadi league, Sony Six | Host |
| 2016 | He Thand Rakh, MTV | Actor |
| 2018 | Entertainment Ki Raat, Colors | Actor |
| 2018 | Comedy Circus, Sony Entertainment | Actor |
| 2019 | Apna News Aayega, Sony Entertainment | Actor |
| 2022 | The Kapil Sharma Show, Sony Entertainment Television | Self |
Radio Credits
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | BIG FM 92.7 Finalist | RJ hunt |
| 2007 | Radio Tarang | Radio Jockey |
| 2008-10 | UTV | Voice actor |
| 2010 | 94.3 Radio One | Creative writer/promo producer |
| 2010-2015 | Fever 104 FM | Dilli ke Do Dabangg(Radio Jockey) |
| 2016-2017 | Red FM 93.5 | Kaanphaad Abhilash (Radio Jockey) |
| 2019-Current | Big FM 92.7 | Mumbai Ka Sabse Bada Struggler Abhilash (Radio Jockey) |
Awards
editThis section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (September 2018) |
| Awards | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New York fest 2013 | Fever 104 FM | Radio Jockey |
| New York fest 2014 | Fever 104 FM | Radio Jockey |
| Goa Fest Abby 2015 | Fever 104 FM | Radio Jockey |
| Promax 2017 | MTV India | Actor |
| VdoNxt 2018 | The Quint | Actor |
Early life
editThapliyal belongs to Pauri Garhwal in Uttrakhand.[11] His father was a retired Army officer and his mother is a homemaker. Abhilash has done his schooling from Army Public School & Kendriya Vidyalaya, and has graduated in journalism and mass communication from Delhi University.[12]
Career
editAbhilash started his career when he was an undergraduate student in Delhi University. He has also worked with 94.3 Radio One, Fever 104 FM, and 93.5 Red FM.[6] Abhilash has also lent his voice to different TV channels such as, Bindass, National Geographic, Fox History, Hungama, and Cartoon Network etc.[13] Abhilash promoted a fundraising campaign for Sudhir Kumar Chaudhary, an ardent Sachin Tendulkar fan, and sponsored his travel tickets to the Champions Trophy 2017.[14] This earned him a congratulatory call from Sachin Tendulkar.[15] Abhilash has also made an appearance on The Kapil Sharma Show.[16]
Abhilash made his TV debut as a host in 2014, with the World Kabaddi League. He went on to become the in-stadium host for both the Formula1 (2013), and the host for the cricket team Delhi Daredevils (IPL 2013, 2014,2015). He has hosted the red carpet for GiMA (2016). Abhilash is also the first Radio Jockey in India to do live video prank calls on Facebook.[17] Abhilash has been the mascot for the Get Healthy Campaign for Nestle, Hindustan Times for the college and Corporate Cup of Delhi Daredevils (IPL). He has also been the face of Hindustan Times's 'Campus ka Mahayudh'[18]
Abhilash made his Bollywood debut in 2018 with Dil Juunglee in a well-received performance starring alongside Taapsee Pannu, and Saqib Saleem.[19][20] Abhilash has also featured in Google Maps TVC and became the face of Hot star's Indian Premier League campaign 'Duggal' in 2018.[21]
References
edit- ^ "With stars in his eyes". Deccan Herald. 6 May 2017. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "Abhilash Thapliyal - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
- ^ "Abhilash Thapliyal, The Muffler Man is now Bollywood-bound". Mid-day.com. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "RJ Abhilash gets Purab Kohli furious". Radioandmusic.com. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "I am not just a radio jockey, I am more than that: Abhilash Thapliyal". Radioandmusic.com. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ a b Gupta, Soumya. "Radio Jockey Abhilash Starring In 'Makhna' With Taapsee Pannu". Businessworld.com. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "RJ Abhilash moves out of Red FM for experimenting new things?". Radioandmusic.com. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "Taapsee Pannu, Saqib Saleem and I bonded over Delhi: Makhna actor Abhilash Thapliyal". Indianexpress.com. 12 March 2017. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "Celebs playing Cupid". Asianage.com. 14 February 2017. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "Internet sensation MufflerMan bags movie with Taapsee Pannu". Mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "रेडियो जॉकी अभिलाष हिंदी फिल्म 'दिल जंगली' से कर रहे डेब्यू". Jagran.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "Interview: मैं एक मिडिल क्लास फैमिली से आता हूं, कभी सोचा नहीं था कि एक्टिंग करूंगा -आरजे अभिलाष थपलियाल". Firstpost Hindi (in Hindi). 7 February 2018. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "Faces Behind The Voices: Unknown Facts About Indian Radio Jockeys! Photos". Indiatimes.com. 9 August 2016. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "Abhilash Thapliyal on India's biggest cricket fan: Trying to generate funds for Sudhir". Hindustantimes.com. 3 June 2017. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "Exclusive: Sachin Talks to The Quint About Super-Fan Sudhir". Thequint.com. 2 June 2017. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "News". Radioandmusic.com. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "This is hilarious! When Purab Kohli got MISTAKEN for VIRAT KOHLI and the actor lost his COOL!". Dnaindia.com. 24 April 2017. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "Campus Ka Mahayuddh: Naach Basanti naach award goes to Sri Venkateswara College". Hindustantimes.com. 10 June 2014. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "Online sensation Abhilash Thapliyal now tastes Bollywood!". Abplive.com. 29 December 2016. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "ZEE5". Zee5.com. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "Hotstar to reward cricket fans' super powers". Campaign India. Retrieved 3 September 2018.